Prince Albert Question

I received this message from a reader: Hello Elayne, Picked up a copy of your book here in Canada last night. Holy Cow!! I didn't anticipate this much info--thank you. I have never been pierced… Read More

Septum Piercing and Stuff

I received this message from a reader: Elayne, the book was amazing!  I always had a feeling that the old shop I was going to was not the cleanest or most knowledgeable place in the world, and now I… Read More

Shallow VCH Piercing (with photos)

I received a message from a woman who was concerned that her second VCH piercing was still not properly placed. Turns out, she was right. I had been so excited about getting my VCH, I've read stories… Read More

Apprentice Appreciation

I got this message from a piercing apprentice who was given my book on her first day at work: I am an apprentice piercing artist here in northern Michigan and I have to say your book has honestly… Read More

Vertical Lip Piercing Option

What can you do if you like the look of a vertical labret, but like many individuals, you do not have the full, pouty lips required to support a vertical surface piercing safely and with stability… Read More

Helping a Future Piercing Apprentice

Here's my exchange with a young man who plans to seek an apprenticeship for body piercing: Can you tell me if there is anyone in the Kansas City Missouri area who might be taking on an apprentice? … Read More